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OCTOBER 17, 2018

On October 14, 2018, Governor Rick Scott directed Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier to take every action authorized pursuant to Executive Order 18-276 to provide additional protections to support recovery efforts as it relates to Hurricane Michael’s impact on Florida families as well as Florida policyholders. On October 15, 2018, Commissioner Atlmaier issued the following Emergency Order enacting those protections for Florida policyholders: [link] In response to the Emergency Order,

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Achievers

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Part 3: … And What You Need to Do About It. (Read Part 1 and Part 2 ). This is the third installment of my blog series. We’ve looked at how changes in the workforce are changing HR and we’ve also explored how a constellation of technologies will change the future of work and the very nature of labor itself. Next, we are going to get specific…what should you do about it?

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cipHR

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Want to create a better experience for your new starters? Read our guide to creating a better employee onboarding process. Getting your onboarding process right is essential for making sure that your new hires are welcomed into your organisation, feel supported and valued during their first few weeks with you, and become productive members of your team more quickly.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Interview with Kelsey Kline, Manager, Talent Research at Intel Corporation on data in employee engagement, rentention and productivity. The post The role of data in employee engagement, retention and productivity appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Are you helping your people proactively plan for retirement? How are you prioritizing the mental health of your HR team? These are a few of the questions that HR professionals are seeking answers to today. Luckily, Gallagher’s consultants came together with four robust articles (and one infographic) that help address these pain points and provide you with proactive planning tips to help you simplify, personalize and create flexibility in your benefits offerings to help ensure your people thrive

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Hireology

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The U.S. unemployment rate recently fell to 3.7% , the lowest rate in almost 50 years. While this is great news for job seekers, it makes the hiring market highly competitive for employers. Most top performers are already employed, while current job seekers have countless options to find new career opportunities – including job boards, social media, referrals from their networks, and more.

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Take It Personel-ly

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Sleep is necessary for a healthy life, but all too often meetings, chores and other responsibilities get in the way of proper rest. You could get all the right furniture, heavy blankets and comfy pillows you’ve been dreaming of, but you don’t have the time to reap their benefits. While you may not be able […].

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Does your company offer your employees “soft” benefits? You know – those benefits that are a luxury to some, and must-have for upcoming generations growing our workforce. Research and feedback from your own employees will reveal that the quickest way to build an inclusive culture where your employees can do their best work. More and more employers believe that by being flexible and keeping your employee’s individual lifestyles in mind is at the core of a happy and successful workplace.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 18, 2018

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you know that every year during Open Enrollment (OE), you choose how much to put aside in the account, otherwise known as your election. Recalling Stephen Covey’s second habit of highly effective people – begin with the end in mind ® – you can base your election off of estimated expenses for the upcoming year.

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Hireology

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Automotive News celebrated the Best Dealerships to Work For 2018 at a gala dinner and awards show on Thursday, October 11. The annual awards program recognizes dealerships across the country that have established excellence in areas including leadership, corporate culture, role satisfaction, training, pay and benefits and overall engagement. What makes the Best Dealerships to Work For 2018 winners stand out?

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Nearly one-quarter of employees (23%) admit they’ve cried within the first week! Give new hires a positive start with this four-week onboarding roadmap. This schedule outlines all the turns, detours, and speedbumps new hires can expect in their first month. We’ve included suggestions for each week to help you make your new employees’ highway to success an easy road.

Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 17, 2018

What’s the right temperament for a good manager? Here are 5 ideas and techniques to help you become an assertive manager: The post Do you have the right temperament to be a good boss? appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Employee benefits success is all about communication. A third of compensation costs go towards employee benefits and some employees would forgo a raise for better work-life balance or better healthcare benefits, but almost half of employees don’t even understand the benefits their employer already offers. Benefits account for more than 30 percent of total employee compensation, but that doesn’t mean employees use them.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 18, 2018

If “pawternity” leave isn’t included in your employee benefits, brace yourself. Pets enrich our lives and are treated as part of the family by many. But like all living things, they require time, attention and care, particularly when we first bring them into our homes. This reality is driving one of the newest trends in company benefits. Also known as “furternity” leave, pawternity leave acknowledges the growing role pets play in employees’ lives by giving them time off specifically to care for

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Hireology

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The home health care industry is growing, with U.S. home health care spending expected to reach $5.7 trillion by 2026. But home health care businesses are facing challenges with attracting and hiring quality employees to keep up with this growth. These challenges are partly due to the record-low unemployment rate, but a significant contributing factor is that few job seekers are interested in home health care careers.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

Even though financial stress and strain may not be apparent among members of your workforce, studies show that about one-third of employees believe their financial concerns are negatively impacting their lives. The modern workforce spans generations from young, recent graduates to soon-to-be retirees. While financial concerns may vary by employee age and stage, they are common stressors for many employees across all industries.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2018

Let's face it; annual enrollment is a busy time, and chances are - you might be playing catch-up. Here's a quick refresher on topics you may have missed on your LinkedIn feed.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Well, it’s official – HR technology integration is a must. Your legacy systems just aren’t enough anymore, and working between multiple platforms is likely affecting performance from one department to the next. Integrating HR technology with your legacy systems could fix so many issues. Plus, you’ll experience more time and money saved, fewer mistakes, improved security, better reporting – the list goes on.

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Global People Strategist

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Petroleum Commission has implemented new employment notification guidelines for the oil and gas sector that favor local job applicants over foreign applicants. The guidelines were set in motion in April 2018. This new notification directive is expected to increase the transparency levels in all parts of the recruitment process for companies operating in the country’s oil and gas sector.

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Wellable

OCTOBER 17, 2018

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), October 10 is World Mental Health Day. The goal of the day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. Every year has a unique theme, and this year focuses on Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World. Since mental health is a growing concern for employers , The Wellable Blog in launching a four-part series discussing mental health as it relates to the workplace.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 14, 2018

Benefits administration outsourcing has been on the rise for years, and those who outsource benefits administration are also outsourcing other complex HR functions at a similarly rapid pace. For example, among those organizations who outsource, the average number of vendors used ranged from a low of two (for companies with under one hundred employees), to a high of five (for those with more than 1000 employees).

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15Five

OCTOBER 16, 2018

One of the most common questions we get asked as leadership team coaches is how Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) should be used to determine salary, compensation, or bonuses. A growing number of organizations are eliminating the annual performance review altogether, but a need still remains for metrics and KPIs to determine compensation and promotions.

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Winston Benefits

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Employees increasingly are tasked with advocating for themselves in today’s self-service benefits world, but it’s a complex environment to navigate — from finding the right specialist to resolving disputed claims to managing prescription drug coverage with providers and pharmacies. Even if you already invest in subsidizing plans, supporting employees during enrollment season and improving benefits technology, you might want to consider taking the next step: providing your people with health advo

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 16, 2018

As kids, there were fun games that helped us make choices… In benefits, we are often presented with a 50 page document and told “Here you go. Choose. By the way, Open Enrollment closes on Friday. Time is of the essence.” Too bad making your pre-tax benefit account decisions is not as easy as pointing and saying “Eenie meenie miney mo – Which account should I choose?

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2018

Employee absenteeism dents productivity. But all year round, there are events that will warrant employee absenteeism from work. It could be sickness or other unforeseen emergencies. Regardless, a manager can easily handle one or two absenteeism from work. There is an understanding that unplanned events come up once in a while. But there is a need for managers to understand how to discipline an employee for absenteeism.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2018

In the year since the #MeToo movement broke ground, 1/3 of executives say they've altered actions to avoid behaviors that could be sexual harassment. The post A year after #MeToo, executives are altering behavior that could be perceived as sexual harassment appeared first on Business Management Daily.

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cipHR

OCTOBER 18, 2018

In a recent CIPHR webinar, Marcus Thornley from Play Consulting explained how gaming principles can supercharge employee engagement by simply tapping into three key human motivators. As an HR professional, do you find improving performance is hard work? One that’s even harder when employees feel disengaged or feel negatively about their job? Then you might want to consider incorporating gaming principles into your HR initiatives.

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Speaker: Jeremy York

2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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